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EMAIL GIG UPDATE LIST I’ve had lots of comments about why my newsletter isn’t in email form & although a lot cheaper & easier, the reason is that I don’t have the ‘know how’ nor finances to do this. However, I would like to be able to keep those who are on email more March 2004 http://www.karenlynne.com [email protected] Volume 3, Issue 1 regularly updated with news and gigs. So if you can, please Email me and I’ll put you on my list (don’t worry, you won’t be bombarded with WIN AT VIC. CM AWARDS emails,.. just one occasionally if we are in your Well, here we are again,... much later area.) Email me at: [email protected] than expected so please accept my hum- Û ble apologies. While determined to take a Win for ‘Bluegrass and step back this year, it seems my plans Traditional Country Music’ Latest Tour have become somewhat thwarted with Category - 2004 many projects urgently needing attention. By the time you get this, work will have TOP 10 SUCCESS! commenced on the upcoming Bluegrass Good news as the 2nd Thanks to everyone who album, the song selection taking far single release from the caught up with me at Tam- longer than expected but now complete.It Second Wind album “I’ll will be a solo album this time but of Just Pretend” makes it to worth. I’m sorry I couldn¹t course once again featuring the talents of a healthy Number 6 posi- take the Bluegrass band with Martin and some other of our wonderful tion on the Major Aus- me this year, but sometimes muso friends. Also for those interested, tralian ‘Country Tracks’ it¹s just not financially vi- we are working on a traditional Gospel Chart,.. Thanks again to able. Regardless, there were album full of acoustic instruments & har- you all for requesting it, still some lovely shows. The can be quite a draining & emotional mony vocals. it’s a great song,.. time for an artist in many ways and TSA Songwriters Concert Good News! as I’ve achieved Top hon- Thanks also to all my was - as always, a fantastic ours for the 2nd year in a row at the Vic. & some years more so than others,... overseas friends & Djs, show and thanks also to National Country Music Awards. This but I survived once again. who likewise supported Arthur & Berice Blanche Award was in the “Bluegrass & Traditional the latest overseas single I don’t know how much longer I can who asked me to guest on Country” Section & was a really special ‘Till you loved Me‘- it do this but I hope you’ve enjoyed the award to win considering my long time received some great com- their wonderful concert. It music I’ve made,... and however long love of Bluegrass and (particularly) tradi- ments and good airplay. was a real highlight for me - it continues, thanks for sharing the tional Country Music,.. a great way to start Due to an unfortunate set especially meeting Arthur ride!. Once again, sorry for the late- 2004! of circumstances I was and the Webb Brothers, ness of this newsletter, I just can’t Thanks to everyone who went out of unable to receive infor- who I heard while I was seem to stay on top of it all at the their way to catch up with me at Tam- mation relating to the moment,.. Anyway,..catch you later! growing up (thanks to Dad’s worth. I¹m sorry if I was not ‘myself‘,.. progress of this single at love of Country Music). sometimes it all gets too much. Tamworth that particular time, so I Thanks also to Trevor was unable to follow it up Knight (also now on the properly. It was therefore Shoestring label) and his ef- SECOND WIND - 11 AWARD NOMINATIONS left to do it’s own will! forts in organising the It was great to witness the wonderful re- Nominations (and a win!) in the Blue- Amazingly I’m told it sponse given to the latest Country album grass & Traditional Country and Duo still reached Number 7 on Shoestring Showcases, they by the media. It was tipped to bring great categories(the latter being for the col- the DJ voted European/ were really nice shows fea- media success over the last year and in laboration with Singer/songwriter UK Airplay Chart Of turing many of the artists addition to rave reviews and Top 10 Grant Richardson) and also 2 Top 10 most played songs!. that are distributed by Chart success for the initial 3 singles, the Nominations in Female Vocal & Best This song has just been Shoestring. Album has received no less than 11 Independent Release categories. released in Australia, so Special thanks go to Kym Award Nominations overall. please request your local Warner and Carol Young - In addition to these the album also Country DJ to play it. of the ‘Greencards’ Blue- received 3 Finalist Nominations in the Following 3 Finalist Nominations in the grass Band (& Rod McCor- Australian Independent Country Music TIARA Awards - in the Female Vocal, Awards - in the Female Vocal, Single of Bush Ballad & Collaboration cate- mack) for giving myself and the Year & Bush Ballad categories (and a gories (again for the collaboration with FREE GIVEAWAY! my Banjo playing husband win in the Female Vocalist category!), it Grant Richardson). It’s a great shame Just send me the Coun- Marty, a great feature spot also recieved a Top 10 Finalist Nom in we don’t have the advertising dollar to try, Folk or Bluegrass pro- on the Bluegrass Spectacu- the Female Vocal category of the Aus- get it ‘out there’ and heard,.. but I live gram Presenter’s Name & lar. Even though they now tralian Country Music “Golden Guitar” in hope. phone Number of your lo- reside in Texas, USA most Awards. The Victorian Country Music cal Community Station & Awards (National Section) brought more Thanks everyone for those gig tips that go into a draw for a success with the announcement of 4 some sent me,.. we plan to come to Vic, Sorry the Web Page is a bit behind at WA & Qld this year & hope to pick up gigs Labour Of Love Tapes. Nominations - 2 being Top 5 Finalist present,... will be updated soon! at some of those venues,... hope to see There’ll be a couple of http://www.karenlynne.com

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1 Karen's Korner EMAIL NEWSLETTER Apologies for the Door FundRaisers Charge at Wagga pub gig!,.. As I said on page 1, I as sometimes happens we Tour News Cont. Ever had to put on a don’t have the know didn’t know about it!! Fundraiser for your local of the time, it was lovely to catch up how or up to date soft- school?,.. or perhaps “MARTHA’S NEW COAT” with them in the flesh for the first time your childrens commu- ware to set up this - FIRST SCREENING in 3 years. They have a great new nity club? Newsletter in Emailable album out which will do great things Remember that little Oz What about an evening form,.. but as it costs movie that used our for them I’m sure. of great entertainment - Great to meet some new friends & nearly $1000 a year to song “This Ring” in it as for all ages, at a very produce, unfortunately a feature part?,.. Well, it supporters at Apollo Bay Music Festi- reasonable cost while I must look at other got it’s first TV screen- val and the little town of Stanley!,.. you’re raising money at Thanks for coming to our gigs - and ways to reduce it’s cost. ing a little while ago,.. the same time?. We do and it seems quite a few special thanks to my little ‘sis Liz who fundraising concerts!. A I do not want to have of you watched it. Apart filled in with the Bluegrass Band for great idea, they are dif- to attach any sort of from having to warn my the Apollo Bay gig. It was fun & she ferent, fun, a lot less fat- fee to it as some artists mum about a few was great!,... & it will happen again tening than chocolates!, do,... but I was wonder- naughty words,.. (of I’m sure! Huge apologies for missing suitable for ALL ages, ing if there were those which - after 6 children the SCCMA Festival at Dapto,.. I was fund themselves and she probably has heard out there who would be incredibly sick with the Flu,.. a leave a long lasting im- before!,...) it seems to singers nightmare!,.. hopefully I’ll get pression of money well happy to receive a sim- have received a good another chance next year. spent!. plified “Email” Newslet- response & although the Thanks also to John, Gillian, Gina Interested?, then con- ter containing the same actors were largely un- & others who sent gig tips to me,.. I tact me for an Info pack Info & jpegs, but in a known, they were praised will try!. We are planning to visit Vic, containing details of basic text form??,.. if for their realism and WA & hopefully Qld so please sup- what’s involved for you honest approach to a port the gigs if you are in the vicinity, & your committee & you would consider it, subject difficult to deal it may be a long time before I get there References. For Info:- contact me for a with (young runaways) again!. Also hoping to take a Blue- Ring me now on “Trial”one. Email me Karen- and quite common in our [email protected] grass band to the UK & Europe in (02) 4757 3292 society. Well Done! 2005 (here’s hoping!),.. Anyway, Best wishes & Take care all! Got a 2004 CM Calender This is the 7th Edition of my yet?,.. it’s not too late to get little Newsletter!,.. If you one for a keepsake,.. Now on missed the earlier editions & special for $10 when pur- would like Backcopies, just chased through this Newslet- send stamped self- ter,.. & yes we feature in it this addressed A4 Envelope to P. year! O. Box 1000, Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782, Aus- GIG GUIDE Í Sun 21st March Guest spot on Pat Drummond's Show - Jamberoo Hotel, Jamberoo Thurs 25th March Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne - School Fundraiser Stanley Comm. Hall Sat, 27 - 28 March Karen Lynne & Acoustic Shock & w/Pat D, Apollo Bay Music Festival, Vic. Sun, 4th April Karen Lynne Solo Spot on Sth Coast CM Assoc Fest, Dapto Lges Club Sun, 11th April Karen Lynne & Pat Drummond & Marty, Winterfolk fest, Everglades, Leura Wed,11th April Karen Lynne Solo Spot, Bill Kelly Show, Ingleburn RSL Sun 18th April Guest spot on Pat Drummond's Show - Jamberoo Hotel, (To Confirm Ring ME) Fri & Sat 23 - 24 Apr Karen Lynne & Pat Drummond, St Albans folk Festival, St Albans Sun, 25th April Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne, Australiana Show, Mt KemblaHotel, Mt Kembla Mon, 26th April, 2pm, Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne, Nelson Bay Bowlo Club) Singing with Laurel Edwards, Kel Thu, 20 May Goonawindi Memorial Club with Pat Drummond and MurrayHartin Ann Brandt, Donna Fisk & Merelyn Fri, 21 May The Mungandi Show, Mungandi Showgrounds with Pat Drummond &Murray Hartin Carter at Vic CM Awards Sat, 22 May The Mungandi Show, Mungandi Showgrounds with Pat Drummond & Murray Hartin Sun, 23 May The Mungandi Show, Mungandi Showgrounds with Pat Drummond & Murray Hartin Wed, 26 & 27 May The Australian Cotton Growers Trade Fair, Moree Showgrounds 12.30PM with Pat Drummond and Murray Hartin Sun 30th May Guest spot on Pat Drummond's Show - Jamberoo Hotel, Jamberoo Sat 5th June Guest spot on Pat Drummond's Show - Drover¹s Camp FamilyRestaurant, Hunter Valley, Near Maitland, Bookings Req -Ring Neil Jones 02 4938 1009 Sun, 6th June Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne, Wisemans Ferry Inn, 12.30pm Sat, 19 June With Pat Drummond, Nevertire Hotel, Nevertire nearWarren, NSW Sat, 20th June Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne, Squatters Chair Winery,Dubbo for Details Ring Pam Scott 0408 726 887 Sat, 26 June With Pat Drummond, Elmslea Guest House, Bungendore nearCanberra ACT House Concert, Details Ring Toni and MilesFlanagan 02 6238 1651 Sun, 27 June Jamberoo Hotel, Jamberoo near Kiama, 2pm Sun, 4 July Pat Drummonds’ Album launch 'THE CHESS SET', Unity Hall Hotel Balmain 7.30PM -10PM Free Entry. Albums On Sale Tues, 6 July With Pat Drummond, Parramatta Mall Amphitheatre, Parramatta ( Lunchtime) 12.15 and 1.15 PM (To Confirm ring me 0407 603 277) Thurs, 8 July Solo Spot on Hillbilly Heaven Country Show - Canterbury Hurlestone RSL, 8pm Fri, 9 July The Clarendon, Katoomba with Pat Drummond and Brent Parlane Please Prebook for this gig Ring 4782 1322 Sat, 10 July With Pat Drummond, Gartleman's Winery, Hunter Valley(To Confirm ring me 0407 603 277) Sun, 11 July With Pat Drummond, Wisemans Ferry Inn, Wisemans Ferry on Hawkesbury River, North West of Sydney 1PM (To Confirm ring 0407 603 277) Thu, 15 July With Pat Drummond, Merry Muse Folk Club Canberra For Details ring Bill Arnett on 0407 434 469, Polish White Eagle Club 7.30PM Fri, 16 July Beechworth Town Hall 7.30PM, Beechworth Victoria With Pat Drummond, Bernard Boland and Neil Higgins Sun, 18 July With Pat Drummond,The Banfield Theatre, Philip Island, Please Prebook for this gig. Details Ring RickBanfield On 03 5952 2621 or 0417 521 763 Fri, 23 July Clifton Hill Hotel, Clifton Hill With Pat Drummond and Brent Parlane Please Prebook for this gig Ring The Clifton Hill Hotel 03 9489 8705 Anyone receiving CDs via Karen's Korner DEBUT ALBUM: my mail order with broken cases should contact me for LABOUR OF LOVE replacements if required. ..the journey continues suddenly I was on my own. LOL Album Reviews me to record my first Pat was great, he invited me to many This little debut album put me real song!. In those days of his gigs,.. he really believed in me - on the Australian Music ‘map’ you got an acetate disc at a time when I didn’t think anyone so to speak,.. and to hear it “on vinyl” and did, but he was so busy & I just couldn’t after my first 2 Aust. CM I was tickled pink when promote the album on my own. I was ‘Golden Guitar’ Award Nomina- I played my first getting quite depressed by the time June tions I remember telling marty ‘record’ (I’ve still got my new nickname was “That came around,.. I needed to focus on girl”,.. as at the Awards party it!),.. but I never had the something fresh,... so I went back to that money to actually print As I commenced this while being introduced to peo- new solo album I’d been working on the ple they’d kind of think for a mo- it. I decided to do a few previous year & re-focused. I needed to Newsletter long after the ment and then say,.. “Oh, your demos,.. & then that release of my first album write more songs so I rang my friend thaaaat girl” (i.e. very few there idea turned into a Heather -who was in the US,.. & soon I “Labour of Love” I had ever heard of me!). Any- saleable cassette. 5 thought I should take way,.. here’s some Excerpts was off to big ‘merica all on my own!. years later it had be- Scary, but productive & I came back some time to go back & from the reviews that followed,... come a CD, & by that revisit it. I have never yet with 4 good songs and a better under- “...’Impressed’ probably sums time I had 21 tracks!, standing of Right hand driving!. I got to showcased it in a up my thoughts on the whole some country, some Newsletter so I thought album,.. songwriting, song se- go to the Australian Independent CM bluegrass & some folk Festival (Mildura) for the first time and some of you might be lection, vocals, musicianship in style and I had to interested to know a little all first class” (Cap News) I had a ball!,.. I picked up 2 Final decide what kind of al- Nominations,.. but no awards that time, about it. I never really set “...an exemplary collection, pro- bum I was going to re- but I was there on the night to see Pat out to record, but I was jecting the love & unquenchable lease & which songs to doing a lot of gigs and energy that has gone into it’s pick up “Indie Entertainer of the Year”, making..” use. I couldn’t decide,.. I was very proud of him,.. he deserved singing at the Sth. Coast I loved all those styles CM Assoc. at shows & I (Nth Country News - UK) it. I finally thought I was focused & decided that since again,.. until whoops!,.. another diver- had many people who “...a real listening album that will this was probably the prick up a lot of ears...” sion,.. Bluegrass! wanted me to make my only CD I would ever first record,... yes, (Country Music Aust Mag) I had always loved it & being mar- make, I would mix the ried to Marty meant that I often tagged ‘record’,.. (now that “...it shines... an excellent al- styles & stay true to makes me feel old!). One bum”(Country Update) along to his “Acoustic Shock” band myself. I think the In- gigs, one day they asked me to sing a of my muso mates Gary, “...there is an out-of-the- dustry was a little did a bit of writing and ordinary, lingering excellence in song,.. & that was all it took,.. I was off ‘intrigued’ as to where on a new path once again!,... decided he was going to Karen’s voice...” (Country Music exactly I ‘fit’,.. but it Roundup - UK) do just that,... so i went was a great introductory along for the ride. It was album & was most fascinating & extra spe- definately ME! cial when Gary allowed Pat, Winner!

.... And So the journey continues!,..... ”Six days In December” was a gor- they sold thousands!,.. great for the geous album,.. all Australian penned distribution company but such success songs,.. & country in style but folky in took it’s toll,.. and our little album got a content, & although the songs carried little left behind. I was also pretty vul- a ‘love’ theme, they were all from real life stories. The CD got rave reviews Anyone who likes traditional Bluegrass & the songs got a wonderful response might be interested in buying Acoustic at the gigs but looking back I know Shock’s Double CD. One CD features the that it didn’t get the promotion it earlier lineup (without Banjo & with needed to get it heard. Even now, Marcus Holden on Fiddle) & the other listeners are still ‘discovering’ it as a features the later lineup with Marty. It’s real gem. I was busy settling into my $25 + $3 post, new home & moving my business to and pretty traditional in style. the Mountains, everything took time. Me, Pat, Liz Lord & Leigh At the same time Pat had been work- Anyone who ing with his Bush Poetry troupe “The nerable around that time,... my band had would like a Naked Poets” and they had just re- been so much a part of my life and they copy should leased their first CD,.. it went wild!.. weren’t there anymore,.. I really felt like contact me. 3 SURFACE MAIL IF Undeliverable Please PRINT POST APPROVED Return To: KAREN LYNNE MUSIC PP255003/06273 P. O. Box 1000 Wentworth Falls NSW, 2782 AUSTRALIA

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